Friday, August 24, 2007

Fun with Playdough



Yesterday Carys and I had company. Jarren and Reese, my nephew and niece, were here for the day. I was trying to plan some fun things for us to do inside since it has been so rainy lately. So...we made play dough. This was the first time I had made homemade play dough. It turned out great!! The kids chose their individual color and we even added orange sent to make it even a little more personal. Carys tasted a little but must have found it much too salty so just a little was enough.

(flour and salt)
3 cups flour
1.5 cups salt
6 tsp cream of tarter
3 tbsp oil
3 cups water
Pour all ingredients into a large pot.
Stir constantly over medium heat until a ball forms by pulling away from the sides.
Knead the play dough until the texture matches play dough (1-2 minutes). Store in plastic container. Should last for at least 3 months.

Jarren didn't want to add food coloring to his play dough. He used a toothpick to draw on it. Reese put her play dough over a spoon to make a sculptor.

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Paparazzi On the Loose



Today I came across one of my very old cameras and some 35mm film. I put in new batteries and the film, gave it to Carys and off she went. This camera will be great for her as it's just a point and click. I'll be anxious to see what she photos she takes!! I noticed that 3 photos have been taken so far. She's been carry this around on and off this morning and afternoon.




I'm coming to get you mommy!!